Iron Gate Winery sets cooking classes

Wednesday

Feb 20, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Times-News

MEBANE — Lucindy Willis will hold a series of cooking classes/demonstrations at The Winery at Iron Gate Farm this year. Willis, who holds a Ph.D. in English literature, retired from North Carolina State University to open The Yancey House restaurant in Yanceyville. The restaurant took first place in the Casual Dining category of the Best Dish in N.C. statewide competition in 2009 and 2011. Willis and Debbie Stikeleather, owner of the winery, have joined forces to offer high-interest food and wine experiences. At noon May 11, Willis will offer the class “Growing, Cooking and Decorating with Herbs.” She will describe the flavor profiles of various herbs and demonstrate quick-and-easy herbal dishes. Reservations are limited to 25 guests and can be made by calling (919) 304-9463 or you can purchase a ticket online at www.irongatevineyards.com. Tickets are $20 per person and include the lecture, demonstration, a light lunch and glass of wine and a pot of herbs. Participants must be 21 years old and up. Willis also will design and prepare seasonal menus for Iron Gate’s quarterly Supper Club destination evenings at the vineyard.